Mini Owl - Oaxacan Alebrije Wood Carving camelMiniature Oaxacan alebrije wood carving. Alebrijes are magical and colorful creations made in Oaxaca, Mexico. Each carving is one of a kind and made entirely by hand. This miniature alebrije is a fantastic addition to any collection! Sizes of our mini alebrijes are approximately: 1. 5" 2. 5" Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico Handcrafted out of copal wood Hand painted
The finely painted designs were inspired by the ancient Zapotec ruins which are found throughout Oaxaca such as the Monte Alban ruins just outside of Oaxaca city
This gold cat wood carving also known as "alebrije" was carved and painted in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca Mexico by the Hernandez family which is one of the 7 original families who popularized the art of wood-carving
Excellent chameleon alebrije by the Calvo family at their workshop in the small town of San Martin Tilcajete just outside of Oaxaca city in Mexico
Ram alebrije wood carving handcrafted in Arrazola
and painting)and was hand carved out of a single block of copal wood
Incredible gorilla with passenger chameleon alebrije wood carving by the Ramirez family workshop in Oaxaca
An exceptional piece with great expression and bright colors
Height: 15
The technique that does into carving is passed down through generations which master the use of rustic tools such as machetes and chisels to achieve the works of art we know as alebrijes as well as "tonas" & "nahuales"
5" x 11" x 7"Material: Copal woodSigned by the artist
Length/Height/Width: 11" x 9" x 9
The gazing expression of the hare and bright colors pulls you in and brings a smile to your face
